Seals, sharks and spiny squat lobsters: Underwater Photographer of the Year 2025 in pictures
Briefly

The article reflects on the author's experiences capturing stunning underwater photographs in various locations, highlighting moments of beauty and struggle in marine life. The narrative details a fight between two male Asian sheepshead wrasse and the touching relationship between a mother humpback whale and her calf. The author also describes the uniqueness of the boto dolphin in Brazil and shares an unexpected encounter with an octopus in the UK, emphasizing the unpredictability and awe of marine ecosystems and the fleeting nature of such encounters.
The photograph I captured of two male Asian sheepshead wrasse fighting was a fleeting moment in nature, lasting just 10 seconds during my week-long observation.
The mother humpback whale and her calf photograph conveys a poignant message about a mother's love and the delicate balance of life in ocean ecosystems.
In Brazil, capturing the unusual boto dolphin aimed not only to showcase this lesser-known species but also to highlight their unique habitat beneath the forest canopy.
My unexpected encounter with an octopus while diving demonstrates the unpredictable nature of marine life and the beauty of capturing such moments on camera.
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